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[Chrono.]

There's no new SK rumor, Tama just posted this on Twitter.

There was a problem fetching the tweet

and Blue posted it here, which led to our current discussion.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Shovel Knight made up 2% of the global votes according the mass collection of polls https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#
Many characters that have been voted on have been campaigned on sites like SWF for years.....even decades long. SK was not even released until after E3 last year. The fact is, this poll is finally the chance to deliver a "fan service" character. A character that fans have been asking for years.....even decades. Delivering a one year old character is not fan service. Too many people jumped on the SK bandwagon because of him being fresh and new at the time. If the poll was released any other year, it would be a different character that fits in this bandwagon spot. If SK gets in, many longtime Nintendo fans will feel defeated by a hip character that only got in because of relevant momentum rather than importance.

All the clues seem to point to the SK rumor being true, and based on Push and Neo Zero's support, I'd say its probably going to happen.

As someone who believes that Shovel Knight shouldn't be in the game, I really believe you should wait before making another rant, considering we have already beaten the Shovel Knight argument to death. For all we know, this could be a false alarm. Remember when Neo Zero insisted that there were several more characters outside the ESBR leak? Yeah, that turned out to be false.

 

[Luigi The President]

There's no new SK rumor, Tama just posted this on Twitter.

There was a problem fetching the tweet

and Blue posted it here, which led to our current discussion.

Can't believe pointless speculation led to this huge discussion which is a repeat of a month ago.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

Ryu never being leaked by an outside source is kinda peculiar.

I don't think it means anything, but you'd think Mr Fighting Game would've been exciting enough for someone over there to leak lol

No one had to because Nintendo did it themselves.

Spoiler: Nintendo after ESRB:

"Well fine! I'll just make my own leak! With blackjack and hookers! But you know what?! Screw the blackjack and hookers!"

Shovel Knight made up 2% of the global votes according the mass collection of polls https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#
Many characters that have been voted on have been campaigned on sites like SWF for years.....even decades long. SK was not even released until after E3 last year. The fact is, this poll is finally the chance to deliver a "fan service" character. A character that fans have been asking for years.....even decades. Delivering a one year old character is not fan service. Too many people jumped on the SK bandwagon because of him being fresh and new at the time. If the poll was released any other year, it would be a different character that fits in this bandwagon spot. If SK gets in, many longtime Nintendo fans will feel defeated by a hip character that only got in because of relevant momentum rather than importance.

All the clues seem to point to the SK rumor being true, and based on Push and Neo Zero's support, I'd say its probably going to happen.

Except the Ballot Box isn't a voting contest. It's a suggestion box. The more suggestions, the more popular that character is, but it's ultimately all up to the team to decide. If Shovel Knight is one of the more voted for characters, and the team takes to him, they're going to choose him. Also going from the whole momentum perspective, but this would be a huge push to Shovel Knight and his franchise, one that could very well ensure his longevity as a series.

Just my two scents, but we can't predict anything. There's too many variables to make a reliable conclusion.

 

[LIQUID12A]

All the clues seem to point to the SK rumor being true, and based on Push and Neo Zero's support, I'd say its probably going to happen.

Hey, that's why Chrom and Chorus Kids are in Smash, right? Because all clues pointed to the leak being tru-wait.

 

[Chrono.]

lol I just ran into this, gave me a scare.

There was a problem fetching the tweet

So many of these parody accs popping out now.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Hey, that's why Chrom is in Smash, right? Because all clues pointed to the leak being tru-wait.

Exactly. Shovel Knight could easily get the Chrom treatment.

 

[Starlight_Lily]

Okay I actually had a thought about Shovel Knight being in Smash guys, I don't know if this point was brought up before but I'm going to bring it up anyway so bear with.

You guys remember how Takamaru was almost made playable in Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS, but his lack of a western release is what stopped him from being playable. And the thing with Shovel Knight is he has no Japanese release, so I don't see Sakurai adding him when he has the same problem as Takamaru if he even knows who Shovel Knight is.

 

[LIQUID12A]

Exactly. Shovel Knight could easily get the Chrom treatment.

So whose Final Smash would Shovel Knight be a part of?

 

[True Blue Warrior]

So whose Final Smash would Shovel Knight be a part of?

Well, considering he coincidentally looks like a certain summon in Golden Sun...

 

[IceBreakerXY]

If it doesn't pan out, it doesn't pan out is my PoV. Healthy Skepticism is ALWAYS a good idea, especially when the public proof shown really isn't anything noteworthy.

Fair enough i suppose but i personally just want more info on the rumor or know more about the sources.It's just the person that i am.At this point i just want a confirmation or deconfirmation so we can move on

 

[Chrono.]

Exactly. Shovel Knight could easily get the Chrom treatment.

I said this a couple pages back but I wouldn't be surprised if SK turned out to be a repeat of Gematsu and Chrom.

history doomed to repeat itself I see

 

[AncientTobacco]

Another pointless Shovel Knight discussion here I see.

Also getting tired of all the false "Tama said X" bull****.

 

[Icedragonadam]

I said this a couple pages back but I wouldn't be surprised if SK turned out to be a repeat of Gematsu and Chrom.

history doomed to repeat itself I see

So butt butt will be laying on the ground hoping to get his chance and become part of Shantae's final smash? And get in PXZ3?

 

[Neo Zero]

Neo I have a question.

Do you remember the whole Final Four thing where a leaker lied while still providing evidence?

Are you more confident about Shovel Knight than then?

I suppose I am. Granted, part of that is it's Tama's rep on the line here, not mine lol

 

[Deleted member]

I love how 60% of the arguments agaisnt Shovel Knight are now "This leak was fake, so SK must be too!"

 

[Guybrush20X6]

I wonder will the ballot be swayed mostly by hardcore smash fans or by a silent majority?

 

[Spazzy_D]

So whose Final Smash would Shovel Knight be a part of?

Shield Knight would be the obvious answer.

 

[Tama]

Eh, didn't really have much to do with my initial point. Just said it would line up. Still don't believe we will see ballot results announced until a week or two after the ballot ends. I'd love to be wrong, though.



Come on, man. Tama comes off as super cocky when he does stuff like this. Is it any wonder some people find him unlikable?

I was just having a joke. Get off your high horse.

 

[cmbsfm]

I wonder will the ballot be swayed mostly by hardcore smash fans or by a silent majority?

Goku gets in due to all the little kids throwing votes for him and they have no idea what a "smashboards" is.

 

[Fenriraga]

So whose Final Smash would Shovel Knight be a part of?

Why, Shantae of course!

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Goku gets in due to all the little kids throwing votes for him and they have no idea what a "smashboards" is.

"What's a SmashBoards, daddy? It sounds really violent and baaad. I don't wanna go there!"

 

[Luigi The President]

I was just having a joke. Get off your high horse.

Besides that, a lot of people have called you "cocky" and "rude". Some things you say can come off like that, even if it's just intended as a joke.

 

[Deleted member]

Fyi, don't use online polls as "evidence" that a character is popular or not
It's laughable

Goku gets in due to all the little kids throwing votes for him and they have no idea what a "smashboards" is.

WHAT THE **** IS A SMASHBOARDS!?!?

 

[Tama]

I suppose I am. Granted, part of that is it's Tama's rep on the line here, not mine lol

Nobody's rep is on the line, Zero. I just reported on a rumour that was going around. I did my duty to make the public aware of what was being said behind closed doors and never made any promises about who's going to be in Smash Bros. Whether he gets in or not, I have no regrets.

 

[Luigi The President]

Fyi, don't use online polls as "evidence" that a character is popular or not
It's laughable

WHAT THE **** IS A SMASHBOARDS!?!?

I think that it's just fine to use it as a source for a character being popular if the same chara places Top 3 in over 30 polls. Like K. Rool. Even if just a bit popular.

 

[Reality_Ciak]

Can someone explain to me why Magnemite is a popular choice in the Ballot? I've noticed on a couple polls now... is it like.. a regional thing? Or a joke/meme?
"45 Magnemite 0.44% 0.59%"
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Can someone explain to me why Magnemite is a popular choice in the Ballot? I've noticed on a couple polls now... is it like.. a regional thing? Or a joke/meme?
"45 Magnemite 0.44% 0.59%"
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#

I'm pretty sure it is a joke.

 

[AreJay25]

Can someone explain to me why Magnemite is a popular choice in the Ballot? I've noticed on a couple polls now... is it like.. a regional thing? Or a joke/meme?
"45 Magnemite 0.44% 0.59%"
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#

It's a joke pick, yeah. Basically their Shrek/Goku.

Only Magnemite's actually from a game.

 

[Tama]

It's been fun, but I can see the thinly veiled hostility towards me creeping in again. I was just having trying to have some fun with my Twitter, and I think some of you should learn to be less judgemental and self serious over what are quite clearly jokes.

Thank you to those who did for welcoming me into your community.

See you guys around.

 

[Spazzy_D]

I was just having a joke. Get off your high horse.

I have no issue with you personally, I just really think you don't understand how you come off at times. The way you are pushing this, you will either come off as hack if it's wrong or an arrogant prick if you're right.

I don't think you're either of these things, but some times it's better to just let a situation pan out.

You've done your job and shared the info you had.

Let sleeping dogs lie and all that.

 

[Chrono.]

Can someone explain to me why Magnemite is a popular choice in the Ballot? I've noticed on a couple polls now... is it like.. a regional thing? Or a joke/meme?
"45 Magnemite 0.44% 0.59%"
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Th4pdsrzs-6X303PPpw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/htmlview#

It's a meme.

It got to the point Magnemite was the winner of that Pokken contest Gengar was chosen from.

 

[Deleted member]

I think that it's just fine to use it as a source for a character being popular if the same chara places Top 3 in over 30 polls. Like K. Rool. Even if just a bit popular.

It doesn't matter if the voters are all the same

 

[Dravidian]

So whose Final Smash would Shovel Knight be a part of?

Shield Knight.....maybe King Knight or Plague Knight

 

[Luigi The President]

It doesn't matter if the voters are all the same

...And they're not? What is your point

It's been fun, but I can see the thinly veiled hostility towards me creeping in again. I was just having trying to have some fun with my Twitter, and I think some of you should learn to be less judgemental and self serious over what are quite clearly jokes.

Thank you to those who did for welcoming me into your community.

See you guys around.

See ya...remember, you can come across as very rude even when joking; everyone does.
unblock me pls

 

[Fenriraga]

I don't think I'm liking where this thead is heading.

With that said, see you all tomorrow, not quite looking forward to seeing the inevitable drama, and either way I have work.

Please don't rip each other apart too much.

 

[Senselessbreak]

Hey, that's why Chrom and Chorus Kids are in Smash, right? Because all clues pointed to the leak being tru-wait.

The issue there, the gematsu leak had many other components as a whole. The SK rumor is just SK. Tama seems to have sources, and we have mods here that have verified his sources. Yes it can be fake, but given the way YCG has been acting, its very suspicious.

Well, considering he coincidentally looks like a certain summon in Golden Sun...

Lets not forget hes already part of someone's down special

 

[Luigi The President]

I don't think I'm liking where this thead is heading.

With that said, see you all tomorrow, not quite looking forward to seeing the inevitable drama, and either way I have work.

Please don't rip each other apart too much.

Where is the thread heading? I don't see much drama incoming.

If we go at eachother's throats because a few of us made someone feel a bit down (and the rest of us tried to help him) then...

 

[Icedragonadam]

I don't think I'm liking where this thead is heading.

With that said, see you all tomorrow, not quite looking forward to seeing the inevitable drama, and either way I have work.

Please don't rip each other apart too much.

It's going to be a lot worse if Shovel Knight is indeed a DLC character.

 

[LIQUID12A]

The issue there, the gematsu leak had many other components as a whole. The SK rumor is just SK. Tama seems to have sources, and we have mods here that have verified his sources. Yes it can be fake, but given the way YCG has been acting, its very suspicious.

But still, the way you worded your post wasn't that much different from your typical Chrom supporter back then, and the circumstances are similar.

And look what happened to him.